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OpenClip vs PopClip

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenClip

7.0
Productivity

Instant actions for selected text

PopClip

8.0
Productivity

Used to access context-specific actions when text is selected

Metric OpenClip PopClip
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 289 164
90-day Installs 289 655
365-day Installs 289 3.1K
Version 1.8.2 2026.8.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 490 2.0K
GitHub Forks 29 461
Open Issues 17 718
License MIT MIT
Language Swift JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 26d ago 7mo ago
First Seen Sep 22, 2026 Mar 14, 2016

Reviews

OpenClip

OpenClip offers instant text actions for macOS, enabling quick operations like clipboard management and text formatting. It's ideal for users seeking iPhone-like text utilities on their Mac, enhancing productivity with customizable shortcuts.

Enables quick text actions and clipboard management similar to iPhone functionality on macOS.

Pros

  • + Programmable text actions enhance efficiency
  • + Cross-app functionality improves workflow
  • + Active development ensures updates and improvements

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion outside GitHub
  • - Low 30-day install count indicates niche adoption

PopClip

PopClip enhances text selection with context-specific actions, offering a customizable tool for quick tasks. It benefits users seeking efficient text handling and specific workflow needs.

PopClip provides quick actions when text is selected, enabling efficient task handling.

Pros

  • + Efficient text handling
  • + Good macOS integration
  • + Customizable extensions

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - MacOS-only availability